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Canon DC50 Charging the Battery Pack, Preparations, 1Turn off the camcorder, 4Plug the power cord into a power outlet, 2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder

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Getting Started 21

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.

BATT. switch

BATT. switch

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

•Open the LCD panel.

•Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks.

CHG (charge) indicator

DC IN terminal

3Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

4Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

5Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

•The CHG (charge) indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.

•You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack.

•When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed.

ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED

1Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.

2Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter.

Preparations

Contents

DVD Camcorder • Digital Video Software Page Disc specification on DVD-RWs VIDEO mode: VR mode: Introduction Recommended Discs DVD-RW Disc Type VIDEO VR Introduction About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Preparations Getting Started Recording Programs Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Still Image Recording Options Other Functions Editing Functions External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Printer Additional Information Conventions Used in the Manual About the Power Switch About the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgements Page Left side view Right Side View Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Page Page Wireless Controller WL-D86 Recording Movies Recording Still Images Disc operation Remaining recording time Recording reminder Number of still images available on the card/disc Card/Disc access display Viewing Still Images Charging the Battery Pack IMPORTANT NOTES Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208Battery Pack Charging Time Times Times Playback Time Inserting and Removing a Disc Removing the Disc 2Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out 3Close the disc cover Preparing the Camcorder The Wireless Adjusting the LCD Screen Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Setting the Date and Time Shooting Video Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings Taking Photos Selecting the Media for the Photos Zooming Quick Start Function Playing Back the Video 3Move (, ) the selection frame to the scene you want to play back Press 5Press /again to pause the playback 6Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen 2Push the joystick () toward or Displaying the Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback FUNC. Menu Recording mode [STANDARD PLAY], [LONG PLAY] recording STILL I.REC OFF] [L 2592x1944], [M1 2048x1536], [S 640x480] Setup Menus D.ZOOM ZOOM SPEED VARIABLE] OFF] IMG STAB AF AST LAMP FOCUS PRI ON:AiAF] REVIEW 2 sec] STILL IMG OPER DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS LCD MIRROR TV SCREEN DATA CODE SYSTEM SETUP MEDIA SEL WL.REMOTE VOLUME BEEP TV TYPE WIDE TV] FIRMWARE DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST : Flexible Recording Programs SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] 51) Special Scene Recording Programs: PORTRAIT] [ PROGRAM AE] [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] FUNC. Recording Program If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press Shutter speed guidelines Available Aperture Values Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Automatic Focus Priority Light Metering Mode On-ScreenDisplays Flash (auto) 2Push the joystick ( ) toward Mini Video Light Self Timer Digital Effects Setting Digital Effect Applying Creating a Playlist Adding Scenes to the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting Scenes Dividing a Scene Protecting the Disc Initializing the Disc Changing the Disc Title Erasing Photos Copying Photos Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes Converting a Single Image Converting All Images 1Select () the still image you want to protect 2Press ( ) to protect the still image Repeat steps Initializing the Memory Card Restrictions after Disc Finalization Finalizing the Disc Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Discs that Can be Unfinalized Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Video Input Recording 1This camcorder: Change the recording settings as necessary 2Connected device: Load the recorded cassette or disc and start playback 3This camcorder: Select () the icon. When the scene you wish to record appears, press ( ). Recording starts PC Connection Diagrams Transferring Recordings 1Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode 2Insert a finalized disc into the camcorder Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. Refer to 4Windows XP: From the Start menu, select "My Computer Page Installing MyDVD for Canon 1Turn on the computer and start up Windows Insert the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software 3In the Setup Wizard screen click “Next” 5Enter the user information and click “Next” Connecting the Camcorder 1Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder 2Turn on the camcorder and set it to 81) One-TouchDubbing (Windows XP only) 1Insert the source disc into the camcorder 2Run MyDVD for Canon 3Click on the “DVD-Video”option in the New Project tab 6Click “OK” 7To save the project, click on “Save Project” from the Project Tasks palette Transferring Still Images - Direct Transfer Transferring Images Select () a transfer option and press 1Select () a transfer option and press () 2In the confirmation screen, select Transfer Orders Printing Still Images - Direct Print Selecting the Print Settings [A4] 3In the print settings menu, select (, ) the setting you want to change and press 4Select () the desired setting option and press 5Select (, ) [PRINT] and press Print Orders 1Select () the still image you want to mark with a print order 3Set () the number of copies desired and press ( ) Repeat steps Erasing All Print Orders Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Power Source Problem Solution Recording/Playback Information Additional ProblemSolution Playback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device List of Messages Page Page Direct Print Related Messages Page Camcorder Battery Pack Mini DVD Disc Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Storage Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs CG-300EBattery Charger Battery Pack Charging Time FS-H37UFilter Set Shoulder Strap WS-20Wrist Strap SC-2000Soft Carrying Case DC50/DC51/DC220/DC230 Input/Output Terminals Power/Others BP-208Battery Pack